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WA Country Health Service, Bunbury Hospital is seeking Advanced Trainee Paediatric Registrars for Fixed Term full time and part time appointments for 6 and 12 months commencing in February 2026, with possibility of extension(s). Applications Close: Monday 24/11/2025 at 4.00 pm WST. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 27/02/2026. Position Profile Join us for a rewarding paediatric experience in a familyfriendly environment, where passionate Paediatricians are committed to nurturing Advanced Trainees. Our service includes general paediatrics with a neonatal component, handling infants born at 34+ weeks or stabilising and transferring As a Regional Paediatric Hub, oncall responsibilities involve fielding calls from local towns with consultant support. Our facility boasts a 12bed paediatric ward, a 6bed Special Care Nursery, and over 1200 births annually. We hold RACP accreditation for General paediatrics with a neonatal component, Rural Term, and Centre of Community Child Health. Applicants must hold full and unconditional General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). There is currently one 12month or two 6month positions available in hospitalbased general paediatrics. Our staffing and support include a dedicated team of 4 x 0.4 paediatricians, 1 x 1 fulltime paediatrician, and Head of Department. There''s always a paediatrician onsite from 0800 to 1600, with afterhours oncall support just 1015 minutes away. Engage in enriching teaching and learning experiences with weekly Paediatrics Playlunch lectures, video conferences to Perth Childrens Hospital grand rounds, monthly paediatrics xray meetings, bimonthly paediatrics neurology meetings, and weekly hospital Grand Rounds. Benefit from 4 hours of rostered nonclinical time every second Monday and actively participate in ED teaching, Ward Teaching, and Rural Clinical School Teaching. Your profile of work will involve collaboration with an oncall paediatrician with 24hour resident coverage. With 34 nights per week of registrar cover and consultants contributing, you''ll handle varied responsibilities, including general paediatrics, ED admissions, Special Care Nursery, and attending deliveries. Region Profile Bunbury is a picturesque harbour city located in the southwest coast of WA, 175km south of Perth. It is located in the heart of the South West WAs premier holiday region. While living in this beautiful seaside city, you can enjoy all types of water sports along the coast and within the harbour. Inland, venture out for some bushwalking, mountainbiking and camping in local forests. Try tasting the awardwinning wines from our fantastic local wineries and enjoying fresh local produce in your home and in restaurants and cafes. Bunbury Hospital is the Regional Resource Centre for the beautiful South West region of Western Australia. Benefits Of Working In Bunbury Offers close and regular contact and support from quality Consultant Specialists and mentors who are very supportive Enjoy a broader scope of practice and true breadth of medicine across all specialties with opportunities to practice procedures you would not have access to in a metro setting Bunbury is a relatively new hospital with topoftherange facilities and great educational support Work with a closeknit team where youll be guaranteed to form strong supportive friendships and be a part of the local community Great work/life balance with limited commute and access to some of the most beautiful scenic sites in Western Australia Employee Benefits 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. Access to generous salary packaging arrangements Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and locationbased allowances Relocation assistance is available for eligible interstate candidates Application Instructions Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online via MedCareersWA link. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit: A curriculum vitae summarising your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. A written statement addressing the selection criteria (as stated on page 3 of the attached Job Description Form). JDF - Registrar - Paediatrics - Advanced Trainee - Generic 2026.PDF Two nominated referees within your application. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Cover Letter (optional one page) Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact [email protected]. Other Conditions This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicants integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smokefree environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Healths Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory PreEmployment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr